I Want Your Job

How does a woman’s visibility shift when we stop trying to be palatable? What about when we move past the stage of “up-and-coming”? Internationally celebrated designer Beci Orpin joins I Want Your Job to explore what falls away as you evolve. We talk career longevity, navigating a male-dominated industry and how to stay visible on your own terms. Beci's Song: Oh So Quiet | Björk  Text me what...

Designer and illustrator Rowena Lloyd joins I Want Your Job to talk about building a career she wouldn’t dread . From studying politics to enrolling in an animation course without knowing how to draw, Rowena figured out how to get where she didn’t even know she was going. We talk about embracing uncertainty, resisting the trap of constant self-optimisation, and learning to find value in rest. Rowe...

You don’t have to feel empowered to begin. You just have to begin. This week on I Want Your Job , I’m joined by Paige Aubort. She's the co-founder of High Tide, a modern sex store redefining what intimacy and connection can look like. ⁠ We talk about the resistance that comes with entering a taboo industry, the loneliness that often lingers in unexpected places and the courage it takes to tur...

"There is so much unsaid in photos." That’s part of what draws artist Veronica Charmont to photography. But there’s a lot said in this episode of I Want Your Job — about courage, recognition, and even calling yourself an artist . From navigating art school to unpacking the ethics of seeing and being seen, this conversation asks a big question: how the hell do you become an artist? Veroni...

Mental health is a big hurdle within a career. How do you care for yourself while feelings of depression, obsession and jealousy arise at any moment? After reading florist Kayla Moons’ instagram posts about her ups and downs, I had to speak to her. I relate. I assumed so many of you would too. To be successful in whatever you pursue – you’ve got to sort your shit out first.  Kayla's Songs: Da...

Building her brand, baby and after the loss of her father, Olivia's perspective on life  shifted. In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with the founder of Cleopatra's Bling, Olivia Cummings, to understand the roles of life and death in creativity, business and personal life. How do the most assured facts of life change our purpose?  Olivia's Tracks: Gregorian Chant: Easter Day...

Triple J’s Dee Salmin didn’t just chase her dream job – she drove across the Nullarbor for it. In this episode of I Want Your Job , Dee and Camille talk about getting into radio, learning to trust your voice and the power of vulnerability. They dive into the ethics of sharing opinions on music and sex, the toll of public-facing work and a few personal anecdotes.  Dee’s Song: Manchild | Sabrina Car...

After moving across the world and leaving a corporate career behind, Aurelia St Clair found freedom in comedy - and in claiming their identity on their own terms. In this episode of I Want Your Job, we talk about the messiness of reinvention, the tension between visibility and vulnerability, and how performance can become a kind of power.   Aurelia's Song:  Flamenco | Beyonce Text me what you...

What does it really mean to "have it all"? In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with Jasmine Wallis - Senior Native Content Manager, writer and podcaster - about building a dream career while navigating chronic illness and shifting definitions of success. From adenomyosis to ambition, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes thriving means letting go of timelines and tuning i...

In this episode of I Want Your Job, cinematographer Claire Giuffre speaks about what it really means to begin — with no roadmap, no gatekeepers, and no guarantees. Claire opens up about the role of ego in creativity, finding your visual voice, and building a body of work that matters to you , even if no one’s watching yet. We also explore the sacredness of female friendships in creative spaces, ho...

“Art and beauty are constantly being redefined.” In this episode of I Want Your Job , I speak with sisters Kitty and Laura-Mae, the founders of Lucky Tooth Gems. Building an authentic, individual business is way harder than it looks - but according to Kitty and Laura-Mae, they’ve manifested it into reality (I’d argue it also took a lot of hard work). We chat about sisterhood, creative defiance and...

When your love life becomes a pitch — does the content brain ever switch off? In this episode, Camille Allen sits down with Cait Emma Burke — freelance writer and the producer of Shameless Media’s Stylish . Together, they unpack what it means to be chosen , in both dating and career. From the pressure to be palatable to the myth of the “intimidating” woman, this conversation is for anyone who&apos...

Sometimes, you've just got to put your head down and do the work. At least, that's what this week's guest, Maggie Zhou, believes. The writer, editor, podcast host and content creator chats about the real work behind navigating the media landscape. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and ethical cost of being a multi-hyphenate, AI radio hosts, building trust in content and w...

In this episode, Camille Allen speaks with Isabella Wight — freelance writer, editor, alongside copywriter at Mecca. We chat about growing up in the blogging era, figuring out self-worth after teenhood and why it’s normal to feel a little lost. From her early days running a blog featured in Teen Vogue to building a career in beauty and media, Izzy shares what she’s learned about creativity, career...

Arielle Richards is a journalist and producer who’s worked across ABC, SBS’s The Feed , and formerly Vice Australia . In this episode, we talk about what happens after the ‘no’ — the rejection, the reinvention, and the reality of carving out a creative career in an industry that’s constantly shifting. Arielle opens up about the collapse of Vice , what it taught her, and how she keeps her voice sha...

"I Want Your Job" is a deep dive into the chaos behind creative careers. Host Camille Allen gets raw with guests whose paths you won’t find in a syllabus—think fashion designers battling burnout, filmmakers navigating ego trips, and the brutal beauty of ambition. No fluff, just the real stuff that builds a career. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @i...